Former senator to join race

A former state senator and magistrate judge is planning to run for Curry County commissioner.

Caleb Chandler, a 12-year state senator and and 12-year magistrate judge said he will be running for District 5 Commissioner Tim Ashley’s seat on the Curry County Commission.

“I think it’s going to be a real exciting time to be a county commissioner,” said Chandler, 65, who also served as Clovis’ police chief for nine years.
“During the next eight years, I think Curry County’s future is looking really bright right now.”

Ashley has reached the two-term limit of the county commissioner position. Elected county officials may serve up to two four-year terms, according to County Clerk Mario Trujillo.